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Upton Jr. closing in on rehab assignment

Upton has been at extended Spring Training at the club's complex in nearby Peoria, Ariz., and he's getting closer and closer to complete health and joining the team. According to Padres manager Bud Black, Upton Jr. could be activated from the disabled list as soon as June 1.

"He's getting closer to game activity," Black said before Saturday's third game of a four-game series against the D-backs at Chase Field. "He's been at Peoria rehabbing, getting great treatment from our physical therapist and getting all the drills done he needs to prepare to play. April has been his Spring Training.